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Definition(s)

Organic pollutants that do not break down chemically and remain in the environment. Pollutants with higher persistence may produce more harmful environmental effects. (Source: GEMET/LANDYa)

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English
Persistent organic pollutant
French
polluant organique persistant
Ruso
стойкое органическое загрязняющее вещество
Árabe
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with contaminantes orgánicos persistentes

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with contaminantes orgánicos persistentes. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Convenio de Basilea
Convenio de Estocolmo
Convenio de Rotterdam
Cartagena Convention
Convenio de Minamata
United Nations Environment Assembly

Multimedia

Introducing the Stockholm Convention

The Synergies Process

Stop the POPs